Novato theft suspects arrested after tussle at supermarket

Two alleged shoplifters were arrested after a scuffle with security guards at a Novato store.

The incident occurred at about 4:30 p.m. Thursday at the Lucky supermarket at 1761 Grant Ave. When two guards contacted a pair of men trying to steal merchandise, the suspects became violent, said Novato police Lt. Oliver Collins.

One guard suffered minor injuries, and store property was damaged in the struggle, Collins said. Guards detained the suspects until police arrived.

Joseph Thompson, 21, was booked into Marin County Jail on suspicion of robbery. Carl Curry, 19, was booked on suspicion of burglary, battery and vandalism.